Developing Women Leaders in Northern Communities: A Key Resource for Northern Economic Development

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Developing Women Leaders in Northern Communities: A Key Resource for Northern Economic Development

Author(s)Libby Dean & Jane Stinson

Year of publication2014

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In partnership with the communities La Loche (SK), Thompson (MB), Norway House (MB), Happy Valley-Goose Bay (NL), and Labrador West (NL) FemNorthNet developed models for women's leadership development

Overview

In partnership with women in the northern communities of La Loche (SK), Thompson (MB), Norway House (MB), Happy Valley-Goose Bay (NL), and Labrador West (NL), the women of FemNorthNet developed and implemented various models for women's leadership development. These models were adapted to the communities, evolved over time, and were able to bring diverse women together to form bonds, engage in discussion about community issues, develop leadership skills, and to begin to understand the many forms leadership can take. We learned that developing northern women leaders takes time but – through networking, building partnerships with other organizations, reviving tradition, providing mentorship, and tailoring models for northern women – engaging northern women is possible. Based on our experiences, we were able to develop a list of recommendations for others interested in engaging women and developing women leaders in northern contexts.

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CRIAW is a research institute that provides tools to facilitate organizations taking action to advance social justice and equality for all women. CRIAW recognizes women’s diverse experiences and perspectives; creates spaces for developing women’s knowledge; bridges regional isolation; and provides communication links between/among researchers and organizations actively working to promote social justice and equality for all women.